Franco Prussian War Collection (page 19)

Outpost between Gondreville and Toul (engraving)
1052122 Outpost between Gondreville and Toul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outpost between Gondreville and Toul)

The Railway Bridge between Strasbourg and Kehl (engraving)
1052080 The Railway Bridge between Strasbourg and Kehl (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Bridge between Strasbourg and Kehl)

War Pictures from Paris (engraving)
1052028 War Pictures from Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: War Pictures from Paris)

Mail balloon at the Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (chromolitho)
974462 Mail balloon at the Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mail balloon at the Siege of Paris)

Meat market, Paris, during the siege, 1870 (engraving)
966936 Meat market, Paris, during the siege, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meat market, Paris, during the siege, 1870)

The German Occupation of Amiens (engraving)
1057613 The German Occupation of Amiens (engraving) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Occupation of Amiens)

The Returned Prisoner from Germany (engraving)
1057451 The Returned Prisoner from Germany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Returned Prisoner from Germany, a Sketch in a Breton Village)

The German Triumph in Berlin (engraving)
1057287 The German Triumph in Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Triumph in Berlin)

In a Balcony, 1 March 1871, the Celestial and the Barbarians (engraving)
1052455 In a Balcony, 1 March 1871, the Celestial and the Barbarians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In a Balcony, 1 March 1871)

Sketches outside Paris (engraving)
1052452 Sketches outside Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches outside Paris)

A Fourth Story in the Boulevard Port Royal, Paris, the Effects of a Shell (engraving)
1052421 A Fourth Story in the Boulevard Port Royal, Paris, the Effects of a Shell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wounded German Soldiers on their Way to the Rear (engraving)
1052325 Wounded German Soldiers on their Way to the Rear (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wounded German Soldiers on their Way to the Rear)

Buried Quick and Unburied Dead (engraving)
1052302 Buried Quick and Unburied Dead (engraving) by Houghton, Arthur Boyd (1836-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buried Quick and Unburied Dead)

In the Trenches (engraving)
1052220 In the Trenches (engraving) by Maurand, Charles (1824-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Trenches. Illustration for The Graphic)

Ruins of the Lantern of Diogenes, St Cloud (engraving)
1052212 Ruins of the Lantern of Diogenes, St Cloud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Lantern of Diogenes, St Cloud)

Strasburg Cathedral during the Last Bombardment (engraving)
1052160 Strasburg Cathedral during the Last Bombardment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strasburg Cathedral during the Last Bombardment)

Plan of the Fortifications and Environs of Paris (engraving)
1052135 Plan of the Fortifications and Environs of Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Fortifications and Environs of Paris)

Soldiers examining the First Captured Mitrailleuse (engraving)
1052117 Soldiers examining the First Captured Mitrailleuse (engraving) by Ridley, Matthew White (1837-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers examining the First Captured Mitrailleuse)

Uhlans entering a French Town (engraving)
1052106 Uhlans entering a French Town (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uhlans entering a French Town)

Going to the food distribution, March 1871 (engraving)
958844 Going to the food distribution, March 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to the food distribution, March 1871)

Proclamation of the Commune, March 1871 (engraving)
958839 Proclamation of the Commune, March 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proclamation of the Commune, March 1871)

The Line of Demarcation, March 1871 (engraving)
958837 The Line of Demarcation, March 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Line of Demarcation, March 1871)

A barricade abandoned, April 1871 (engraving)
958831 A barricade abandoned, April 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A barricade abandoned, April 1871)

The explosion in the Avenue Rapp, April 1871 (engraving)
958827 The explosion in the Avenue Rapp, April 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The explosion in the Avenue Rapp, April 1871)

Fishing for weapons in the Seine, April 1871 (engraving)
958826 Fishing for weapons in the Seine, April 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing for weapons in the Seine, April 1871)

Deserting a barricade, April 1871 (engraving)
958824 Deserting a barricade, April 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deserting a barricade, April 1871)

Fall of the Vendome Column, April 1871 (engraving)
958821 Fall of the Vendome Column, April 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fall of the Vendome Column, April 1871)

Destruction of the arms of the Insurgents, April 1871 (engraving)
958820 Destruction of the arms of the Insurgents, April 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of the arms of the Insurgents, April 1871)

Reception of the Conquerors at Berlin, April 1871 (engraving)
958818 Reception of the Conquerors at Berlin, April 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of the Conquerors at Berlin, April 1871)

General Lebrun, May 1871 (engraving)
958810 General Lebrun, May 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Lebrun, May 1871)

Ruins of the Palais Royal, May 1871 (engraving)
958809 Ruins of the Palais Royal, May 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Palais Royal, May 1871)

The Court of Cassation at the Palais Royal, May 1871 (engraving)
958801 The Court of Cassation at the Palais Royal, May 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Court of Cassation at the Palais Royal, May 1871)

Lying in state of the Archbishop of Paris, 1871 (engraving)
958795 Lying in state of the Archbishop of Paris, 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lying in state of the Archbishop of Paris, 1871)

Prussian Uhlan, July 1870 (engraving)
959130 Prussian Uhlan, July 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian Uhlan, July 1870)

Count Von Moltke, July 1870 (engraving)
959125 Count Von Moltke, July 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Von Moltke, July 1870)

Departure of French troops for Metz, August 1870 (engraving)
959123 Departure of French troops for Metz, August 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of French troops for Metz, August 1870)

Prince Frederick Charles, August 1870 (engraving)
959120 Prince Frederick Charles, August 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Frederick Charles, August 1870)

General Von Roon, August 1870 (engraving)
959116 General Von Roon, August 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Von Roon, August 1870)

Encounter before Metz, August 1870 (engraving)
959111 Encounter before Metz, August 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encounter before Metz, August 1870)

French uniforms, September 1870 (engraving)
959103 French uniforms, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French uniforms, September 1870)

Sister of Mercy on the battle-field, September 1870 (engraving)
959094 Sister of Mercy on the battle-field, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sister of Mercy on the battle-field, September 1870)

French capturing Prussian provision wagons before Thionville, September 1870 (engraving)
959091 French capturing Prussian provision wagons before Thionville, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

German outpost station in Champagne, September 1870 (engraving)
959088 German outpost station in Champagne, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German outpost station in Champagne, September 1870)

Attack on French provision convoy, September 1870 (engraving)
959087 Attack on French provision convoy, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on French provision convoy, September 1870)

Bringing in a cutter of telegraph wires, September 1870 (engraving)
959086 Bringing in a cutter of telegraph wires, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bringing in a cutter of telegraph wires, September 1870)

German ammunition train, September 1870 (engraving)
959084 German ammunition train, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German ammunition train, September 1870)

General Trochu, September 1870 (engraving)
959082 General Trochu, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Trochu, September 1870)

The explosion at Laon, September 1870 (engraving)
959073 The explosion at Laon, September 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The explosion at Laon, September 1870)

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The Franco-Prussian War, a pivotal conflict in European history, unfolded against the backdrop of political intrigue and territorial disputes. As tensions escalated, the map of Prussia in 1872 revealed a nation poised for expansion. The Proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles on January 18th, 1871 marked a turning point as Count Otto von Bismarck orchestrated the unification of various German states. One cannot discuss this war without mentioning Alsace-Lorraine, an area hotly contested between France and Germany. A map from 1880 highlights its significance as both sides sought to assert their dominance over this strategic region. Amidst the chaos, Paris Commune emerged as a radical socialist government challenging traditional power structures. Meanwhile, fragments of the Panorama depicted intense battles like Rezonville where soldiers fought bravely for their respective nations. Innovations in weaponry played a crucial role during this conflict; one such example was the Needle Gun Of Dreyse which revolutionized warfare tactics. At war councils held at Versailles Prefecture on December 6th, 1870, military strategists devised plans that would shape the outcome of battles. Medical advancements also came to prominence with Nikolay Pirogov's contributions as a Russian surgeon treating wounded soldiers on both sides. His expertise saved countless lives amidst the horrors of war. As hostilities intensified further, maps detailing territories transferred to Germany after its victory showcased how borders were redrawn forever altering Europe's geopolitical landscape. Episode from Vionville battle exemplified fierce clashes between French and Prussian forces while depicting individual acts of heroism amid chaos and destruction. Finally, no account would be complete without acknowledging the Siege of Paris lasting from September 19th, 1870 until January 28th, 1871 - an event that encapsulated desperation and resilience within city walls under siege by German forces.